Photography by Brandon Sullivan
The goal of Ethisphere Magazine was not just to redesign a renowned business ethics magazine. New identity, new layouts, and new content were all needed. Still, something else was missing - it didn’t just need a make-over, it required a certain kind of reincarnation - same soul, different spiritual body.
What separates Cory from other designers is how he engages with his clients and his approach to process. Cory digs into his clients’ industries, learns about their markets and ultimately serves as a true partner in creating a product that both looks nice and, maybe more importantly, resonates well with the clients’ own audiences and customers. - Stefan Linssen, Publisher, Ethisphere Magazine
The concept was to approach the subject of ethics and compliance through a visual lens of fun and satirical commentary. While such topics can often feel dry and unengaging, reframing them in a creative and unexpected way transformed legal matters into something to experience rather than something to endure.
Ethisphere is a corporate B2B magazine published by Corpedia. The project included creative direction, design, illustration, editorial consulting, and project management, with editorial leadership by Stefan Linssen. It features contributions from Fortune 500 thought leaders and illustrations by RJ Matson, Mark Aspinall, Stanley Chow, and others. The publication was printed by RR Donnelley in California and distributed internationally to a global business audience. Positioned as a leading voice in corporate ethics and leadership, Ethisphere spotlighted the world’s most ethical companies while offering data-driven insights designed to help organizations strengthen corporate character, integrity, and transparency - key elements that shape public trust and drive long-term success. The magazine played a key role in shaping conversations around ethical leadership at the highest levels of business.
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